Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 11.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $106,706 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Fairbanks, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower